Specialty

Dr. ghaleb specializes in the following:

Vascular & Interventional Radiology

Sub-specialties: Radiologist

Description

Vascular and interventional radiology, also known as interventional radiology, is a subspecialty of radiology. Vascular and interventional specialists use X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, and angiograms to diagnose a range of diseases and injuries. They also use minimally invasive procedures to treat conditions that used to require invasive or open surgery. These procedures can include stents for peripheral arterial disease in the leg and angiography, the use of imaging tools to detect abnormalities in blood vessels.

Education

Dr. ghaleb was educated at the following institutions:

Medical School Attended:

university of texas medical branch school of medicine

Year of Graduation:

1995

Licensing

Dr. ghaleb received medical licensing as follows:

Medical License:

Received in 2002

State Medical License:

Issued in the state of Texas

Insurance

Dr. ghaleb accepts insurance from these companies:

united healthcare

medicaid

cigna

Acceptance of particular Insurance Plans may vary, based on different office locations. As a result, we've listed Plans accepted at different locations.

Background

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Disciplinary Actions:

Not Available

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Vascular and interventional radiology uses technology and radioactive materials to create medical images and test results to aid in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions. The practice also focuses on treating disease with the least painful and minimally-invasive techniques possible.

Vascular and interventional radiologists (VIRs) help patients by minimizing physical pain and mental stress, resulting in quicker recovery times and shortened hospital stays. They capture images of an area of the body that are then used to guide interventional procedures, such as inserting needles or catheters. Vascular and interventional radiologists complete four years of medical school and a five-year radiology residency, as well as 1-2 years in a vascular and interventional radiology fellowship.

What are some of the common conditions a vascular and interventional radiologist treats?

Deep venous thrombosis – A blood clot in a vein deep in the body

Peripheral vascular disease – The general term for atherosclerotic disease of blood vessels typically in the extremities.

Thrombophlebitis– Inflammation of a blood vessel caused by a blood clot

Varicose veins – Enlarged and distended veins, which are most common on the legs and pelvic area

Venous reflux – Valves within veins that prevent back-flow of blood no longer function, causing blood to pool in the gravity dependent areas of the body, such as the legs, ultimately leading to swelling. Also known as venous insufficiency, this condition can lead to varicose veins.

What are common testing methods and surgical procedures used in vascular and interventional radiology?

MRI – Also known as “magnetic resonance imaging,” an MRI is a noninvasive diagnostic test in which the physician can see the affected area of the body and surrounding organs in great detail through a computer scan of the body, helping him or her detect any abnormality that may be present.

Computed tomography (CT) – These scans use ionizing radiation(similar to x-ray, but in much greater doses) paired with algorithms to create images by rotating X-ray beams around a patient. This movement captures cross-sectional and longitudinal images that can then be recreated into a full 3-dimensionalD image of the affected tissues or organs.

Fluoroscopy – An application of ionizing radiation used to visualize tissues in the body in real time. The process sometimes involves a radiocontrast agent that is typically swallowed or injected into the patient. This agent highlights the images of different parts of the anatomy, allowing areas of concern to show up better on the imaging screen than surrounding tissues or organs.